Summer is one of those most challenging times for families at risk of hunger. All donated food benefits the Good Shepherd Food-Bank, preventing hunger for tens of thousands of Maine families every day.

Most Needed Foods

Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, turkey, ham, spam, sausages, etc.)

Canned Vegetables & Beans

Canned Fruit

Instant Potatoes & Rice

Canned Soups

Ravioli and Canned Pasta

Peanut Butter

Macaroni and Cheese

Why are people hungry?(Source: gsfb.org)Basically, there's no good reason for people in Maine to go hungry. There's plenty of food. The problem has always been overcoming the economic and political obstacles that prevent food from reaching those who need it. Ending hunger means solving these more systemic problems while, at the same time, doing everything we can on a daily basis to feed hungry people.

Many people are hungry because they get sick or injured, a spouse or parent dies, or they lose their job or are unable to work. Unfortunately, these bad breaks happen all the time to people in all socio-economic conditions, forcing them to make painful choices like whether to buy food to eat or pay their rent or other living expenses.

We need your help. Hold a food drive now, and make your dropoff on May 4. If your organization wants to help, we can provide you with supporting materials.